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Clarification On Red Rock Wind Project
May 1, 2024
(Undated)– There’s a clarification/correction to make regarding the Red Rock/Invenergy wind project. In a previous story it was noted the Red Rock Wind Energy Center project is proposed for Clay, Dickinson and Emmet counties. Company officials tell us they have no plans for turbines in Clay county, and that they now plan to put up […]
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Officials Release Additional Details In Deadly Collision Near Worthington
May 1, 2024
(Worthington, Mn.)– The Minnesota State Patrol has released additional details into a head-on crash late Tuesday afternoon near Worthington that claimed the life of a man. Troopers say 33-year-old Codey Fisher of Worthington was driving a 1991 GMC Sonoma northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 60 near Worthington and 45-year-old Brandon Hunter of Shevlin, […]
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Estherville Officials Put Out A Special Request For Those With Sump Pumps
May 1, 2024
(Estherville)– Officials in Estherville say that city’s wastewater treatment plant has been experiencing heavy flows recently and that sump pumps discharging into the sanitary sewer system are the likely culprits. They’re requesting anyone with a sump pump to make sure it’s draining in your yard and not the sanitary sewer.
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Iowa A-G Says Severe Weather Season Can Bring Out Unscrupulous Contractors
May 1, 2024
(Des Moines)– It’s severe weather season and it’s a busy time of the year when it comes to unscrupulous contractors taking advantage of homeowners who sustain storm damage. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has some advice… Bird says it’s important to be on the lookout for aggressive sales pitches and get a written contract.
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Major Fundraising Event For AP-O Fire & Rescue Is This Weekend
May 1, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire and Rescue will be holding a major fundraising event this weekend, in conjunction with Walleye Weekend. Chief Chris Yungbluth says they’ll be holding their annual pancake feed Friday evening and Saturday… Yungbluth says some of the proceeds will go toward equipment for the dive team and fire department… Yungbluth adds […]
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Monthly Economic Report Shows Concern Over Job Losses In Iowa, Minnesota
May 1, 2024
(Omaha, Neb.)– The Mid-America Business Conditions Index survey of supply managers shows the April index rose to 52.5 from 49.6 in March. Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss… Goss says there is concern, though, when it comes to hiring… Goss says 32 percent of supply managers reported job losses for the month. He says Iowa […]
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Bur Oak Blight Results In Loss Of Two Trees At Preservation Plaza
May 1, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Officials with the Arnolds Park Amusement Park say they’ve had to remove two diseased bur oak trees at Preservation Plaza. In a Facebook post, CEO Jon Pausley says the trees were suffering heavily from what’s known as “bur oak blight”… Pausley adds that they’re very sensitive to the removal of trees, especially bur […]
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Flood Warning Continues On Little Sioux River West Of Milford
May 1, 2024
(Milford)– A flood warning remains in effect for a stretch of the Little Sioux River west of Milford. The National Weather Service says the stage in that area as of 4:00 this (Wed.) morning was 12.4 feet. Flood stage there is 12 feet. Forecasters say the river in that area is expected to crest at […]
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Authorities Investigate Deadly Crash On Hwy 60 Near Worthington
May 1, 2024
(Worthington, Mn.)– One person has died in a head-on collision involving a semi and a pickup on Highway 60 near Worthington. It happened around 5:15 pm Tuesday. The Minnesota State Patrol says the pickup was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes and the semi was traveling southbound when the two collided. The names of those […]
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Man Accused Of Fatally An Algona Police Officer Wants His Trial Moved
May 1, 2024
(Algona)– The man accused of fatally shooting an Algona police officer is seeking to have his trial moved outside of Kossuth county. An attorney representing 43-year-old Kyle Ricke says his client would not be able to get a fair trial in Kossuth county due to publicity. Ricke was charged in the fatal shooting of Kevin […]
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